1The dismal weather matched the mood of the city, which was still reeling from the economic downturn.
2Is it not dismal that, despite advances in technology, millions still lack access to basic healthcare and education?
3The dismal state of the environment has become a pressing concern for governments and citizens alike.
4Do not be discouraged by the dismal reviews; every artist faces criticism, and it is how you respond that matters.
5There is something dismal about walking through a once-thriving neighbourhood that has fallen into disrepair and neglect.